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Kevin and Ciarnan break down Alabama vs. Georgia and the officiating debate it set off, plus Penn State is still upsetting Ciarnan. This episode of Tailgate on the Quad also covers Kentucky’s overtime upset of LSU, Oregon’s home loss to UCLA and the Week 6 AP Top 25. In this episode: - Alabama’s loss to Georgia, missed calls and Kalen DeBoer’s sideline fire - Penn State after the USC loss, the Michigan game ahead and the Matt Campbell and James Franklin swap - Texas falls to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry and the Arch Manning debate - Kentucky beats LSU, Oregon falls to UCLA and Nebraska nearly upsets Indiana - Week 6 AP Top 25, winners and losers, bets and what Dabo’s $57 million buyout could buy in Charleston Chapters: 00:00 Alabama vs. Georgia 03:48 College football officiating 09:03 Penn State after the USC loss 13:17 Matt Campbell, James Franklin and the hot seat 19:45 Red River Rivalry and Arch Manning 23:16 Kentucky upsets LSU 27:59 Oregon falls to UCLA 33:56 Indiana vs. Nebraska 37:07 Coastal Carolina jerseys 40:06 AP Top 25 49:36 Winners and losers 54:07 Week 6 bets 58:56 Dabo’s buyout shopping list Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/ Bettor Vision: bettorvision.us

Penn State followed a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin with a 34-13 loss to Northwestern, and Kevin and Ciarnan break down the Penn State vs Northwestern fallout on Tailgate on the Quad. They also react to the Week 5 AP poll, preview Georgia and Alabama and make their bets for the week.   In this episode: - Why Penn State lost to Northwestern and how Ciarnan is handling it - Michigan's rough start after losses to Iowa and Minnesota - Missouri's win over Florida and whether Alabama is legit before facing Georgia - The Week 5 AP poll, with Texas at No. 1 - Idaho's upset of Montana State and the hosts' bets for Week 6 Chapters: 00:00 Penn State loses to Northwestern 03:09 Ciarnan's October 2025 post comes back 05:53 Michigan, Minnesota and Warde Manuel 14:29 Florida vs Missouri 16:47 Is Alabama legit? Georgia vs Alabama 22:31 UMass loses and Utah's new helmets 27:15 Week 5 AP poll 38:22 Winners and losers 41:37 Last week's 6-for-6 bets 44:39 Week 6 bets 50:34 Mid-teams and Idaho's upset Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/ Subscribe to Belly Up Sports: https://www.youtube.com/@BellyUpSports More from Belly Up Sports: https://bellyupsports.com/

Arch Manning led Texas to a win over Tennessee, but Kevin and Ciarnan aren't convinced the Longhorns' quarterback is actually good at football. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys break down a stat-line comparison that puts Manning right next to two of the season's most criticized quarterbacks, plus Ciarnan's frustration over Penn State's ugly loss to Wisconsin. Kevin and Ciarnan cover the week in college football, including: Ciarnan's crashout over Penn State's loss to Wisconsin Arch Manning's stat line compared to John Mateer and Bryce Underwood after Texas beats Tennessee An Auburn recruiting staffer arrested for leaking data under the alias "Don Julio" The Protect College Sports Act passing the Senate and what it means for NIL and the transfer portal A full AP Top 25 breakdown, this week's bets, mid-major check-ins and - Stuff Dabo Can Buy & More! 00:00 Intro and Ciarnan's Penn State "crash out" 16:05 Texas survives Tennessee 19:57 Arch Manning's stat line put to the test 21:43 Auburn recruiting data scandal: "Don Julio" 24:57 Nick Saban's tampering comments on GameDay 27:39 Protect College Sports Act passes the Senate 37:04 AP Top 25 breakdown 49:26 Winners and losers of the week 1:00:44 Mid-team check-in: UC Davis and Idaho 1:02:24 Shit Dabo Can Buy: Clemson at Miami This week's bets are brought to you by Bettor Vision. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support. Must be 21+ to gamble. Like, comment and subscribe for more college football madness! Listen to the full show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok @QuadTailgate, and check out our website for merch and bonus content. Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/ #CollegeFootball #Texas #PennState

Lane Kiffin has a lot of excuses after LSU's loss to Ole Miss, and Kevin and Ciarnan go through every single one of them. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys also break down Alabama's wild comeback win over Florida State and admit Kevin got last week's Ohio State bet completely wrong. Kevin and Ciarnan cover Week 3 of the college football season, including: - Kevin's correction on last week's Ohio State jersey bet after forgetting about Arthur Smith and Ryan Day - LSU's loss to Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin's long list of postgame excuses - Alabama's comeback win over Florida State and more criticism of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb - Kentucky's road upset over Texas A&M and Oregon's 84-0 blowout of Portland State - A full AP Top 25 breakdown, this week's bets, mid-major check-ins and "Stuff Dabo Can Buy" 00:00 Intro and Kevin's Ohio State bet correction 04:58 LSU falls to Ole Miss 06:29 Lane Kiffin's list of excuses 10:23 Cockfight in the Tub: Delaware vs. Coastal Carolina 12:39 Alabama survives Florida State, Ryan Grubb criticism continues 15:19 Kentucky upsets Texas A&M 16:59 Oregon routs Portland State 84-0 22:31 AP Top 25 breakdown 31:19 Winners and losers of week 3 43:07 Mid-team check-in: UC Davis and Idaho 47:44 Stuff Dabo Can Buy: Clemson at Cal This season's bets are brought to you by Bettor Vision. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support. Must be 21+ to gamble. Like, comment and subscribe for more college football madness! Listen to the full show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok @QuadTailgate, and check out our website for merch and bonus content. Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/

College bowl season just got a little less GR-R-REAT. The Sun Bowl is waving goodbye to Tony the Tiger, and Cheez-It’s jumping ship from the Citrus Bowl. Are the days of absurdly named, snack-sponsored bowls coming to an end? Kevin and Ciarnan are back with the “dumb fan” rundown on what these vanishing brands mean for the sport – and who’s next on the chopping block (defend the Pop-Tarts Bowl at all costs). The guys get into college football chaos, from legendary sponsorships and hilarious bowl name history to the week’s wildest upsets and self-inflicted losses (Oklahoma and Oregon, looking at you). Plus: sideline drama between Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe, savage fan bets, and Oregon & Dan Lanning's new James Franklin energy. Is Kevin actually cursing teams with his bad betting luck? Find out which squads have become his latest victims. Subscribe for banter on sideline interview etiquette, fans eating their own (literally), Alabama’s offensive woes, and a closing debate about Miami’s break-up with Adidas. College football is never boring – and the shenanigans just keep piling up. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Goodbye Tony the Tiger: Snack sponsors leave iconic bowls 00:04:10 – Bowl name history, Cheez-It vs Citrus, and why the Pop-Tarts Bowl must survive 00:11:45 – Oklahoma and Oregon: Collapse central, QB carnage, and quarterback numbers no one respects 00:20:00 – Coaching chaos, firings, and the art of being “consistently confused” on the sideline 00:35:00 – AP poll meltdowns, mid-team misery, and why Kevin can’t pick a winner 00:54:40 – Dabo’s $57M buyout: What could he really buy? 01:00:00 – Miami escapes Adidas, Nike nostalgia, and closing takes Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate Bettor Vision: https://bettorvision.us/

Is Michigan’s football legacy built on scandal? This week, Kevin and Kiernan take no prisoners, torching the Big Ten officiating circus after Michigan’s jaw-dropping "phantom second" win, roasting conference corruption, and asking: is Dabo Swinney finished at Clemson? Plus, conference chaos, wild upsets, and the freshest takes on the most controversial week in college football. FCS upsets, power grid disasters in Tallahassee, and Big Ten shenanigans are just the start. The guys rant on everything from replay catastrophes to why college football media might secretly hate the sport. They count their winners and losers, break down fresh AP polls, and close out with unfiltered betting advice you won’t get anywhere else. Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate Bettor Vision: https://bettorvision.us/

Is LSU still trying to bring NFL players back to college football? The circus in Baton Rouge hits new lows as the SEC looks ready to explode, coaches get roasted, and the only thing crazier than the rules may be the boosters’ side bets. College football’s wildest offseason kerfuffle lands at LSU’s feet, and drags the rest of the SEC into the muck with them. This week’s episode dives deep into LSU’s legal loopholes, alleged betting schemes, and the ripple effects threatening the very sanity of college football. The conversation focused on disastrous attempts by SEC powerhouses to wage war with eligibility rules, why school-wide punishment isn’t off the table, and how coaches like Dabo Swinney and Lane Kiffin get themselves tangled in the mess. One concept discussed was the dangerous precedent set when conferences and courts clash, opening the floodgates for more chaos. 0:00:10 – LSU's SEC disaster and legal wackiness 0:04:42 – Why school-wide bans aren’t just talk 0:11:08 – Betting on bonuses, boosters gone wild 0:13:19 – Lane Kiffin’s notorious side, Saban’s warning 0:18:35 – Dabo Swinney finds himself… right?! 0:20:50 – Week 0 recap: Chaos from Idaho to USC 0:31:37 – TCU’s off-field meltdown and media blackout 0:35:55 – Winners, losers, and attendance shame 0:40:02 – Week 1 bets + Ciarnan's weather 0:47:11 – Should we crowdfund a trip to the Kibbie Dome? 0:50:00 – Meme-worthy college football rosters

Chaos breaks loose as Week 0 arrives! Did the SEC and Big Ten just declare war on pro athlete transfers? Kevin and Ciarnan return from break to tackle college football’s off-season disasters, the mad NIL world, and the most hilarious AP preseason poll moments you’ll hear all year. If you think college sports are wild, buckle up! This episode brings SEC and LSU madness, gambling scandals, Twitter beefs, and the dumbest NIL deal in ages. With riffs on everything from TCU’s Irish mapgate and the “Axis of Evil” at LSU to Rice’s prophecy against Notre Dame and the strategic brilliance (or saltiness?) of Ohio State’s rivalry reset, you’ll get sharp takes and signature banter. The duo also drop season betting picks and reveal their “mid-teams” of the year, putting their “vibes over logic” reputations directly on the line. 00:00:00 – College football chaos erupts, the latest NCAA and SEC scandals, and post-vacation hot takes 00:07:00 – Baton Rouge goes nuclear, FBI bug sweeps, LSU’s “Axis of Evil,” and NIL lunacy 00:15:00 – TCU’s Ireland mapgate, Twitter beefs, and meme-worthy school social media fails 00:21:00 – AP preseason poll roast, Notre Dame’s hope (and pain), plus Indiana’s disrespect 00:33:30 – Betting picks, wild season-long bets, and mid-team reveals 00:44:42 – Closing vibes, Brentford/Tottenham suffering, and off-the-rails banter   Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quadtailgate

This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Purdue's new athletic director and his questionable comments about Indiana, the Hoosiers' rise to the top of college football, and why Michigan apparently isn't that interested in its biggest rivalries anymore. They also roast Texas Tech for calling itself the "most hated" team in college football, celebrate Tulane's new Mardi Gras uniforms, and discuss why anonymous coaches might be the worst trash talkers in the sport (or at least the biggest cowards). The guys also dive into conference and national championship odds, including some absolutely ridiculous longshots, before debating which underrepresented teams they might cover this season. College football is almost here. The takes are already flying.  0:00:00 – Back in the saddle: College football hype, intro rants, and conference stupidity 0:06:00 – Purdue AD’s wild comments, Indiana’s big flex, and athletic department shade 0:12:00 – Michigan and Ohio State rivalry hot takes, Underwood’s $10M question, and hate-fueled football 0:18:00 – Joey McGuire’s villain origin story, Texas Tech’s “most hated” delusion, and Tulane’s jersey drip 0:24:00 – National championship odds, sleeper picks, and mid-table mayhem 0:30:00 – Conference champion odds: Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and SEC debates and disrespect 0:36:00 – Dark horse SEC chatter, LSU’s schedule gauntlet, and picking underrepresented teams 0:42:00 – The “mid” curse, bowling for sadness, and closing chaos

College football is finally here... well, almost. This week, Ciarnan and Kev get into everything happening before Week 0, starting with the latest scheduling drama as more home-and-home series disappear from the sport. They also discuss the growing influence of prediction markets, why that could change the way fans consume college football, and the dangers that come with it. The guys also react to Vanderbilt's latest uniform reveal, Akron's wild promotion that lets a random fan call the team's first offensive series, the preseason Coaches Poll, Nick Saban's latest comments, Paul Finebaum stirring the pot, and another round of NCAA legal drama. Plus, they debate whether Notre Dame should finally join a conference before wrapping things up with a few completely unnecessary rants. We are so back.  0:00:00 – Back in college football month! Jersey patch drama, series cancellations, hype videos, and preseason feels 0:06:00 – Home-and-home cancellations: Indiana-Notre Dame, cowardly scheduling, and rivalry returns 0:12:00 – Akron lets a fan call the first series: chaos play-calling theories and Zips marketing genius 0:18:00 – Legal news: NCAA 5th-season injunctions, transfer chaos, and conspiracies 0:24:00 – Jersey patches out of control, Vanderbilt’s unbranded look, and hilarious merchandising mishaps 0:30:00 – Breaking down the preseason Coaches Poll: snubs, surges, the Penn State “sweet spot,” and portal panic 0:36:00 – Top 5 teams: Is Ohio State scary? Texas hype, Georgia trust, and Notre Dame overhype 0:42:00 – Coaching expectations: Saban “under the radar,” Paul Finebaum rants, media circus, and future of Bama 0:48:00 – Life lessons and show close: Bad drivers, Kennesaw State to the natty, and hot mascot moments

College football season is almost here, but the offseason still refuses to calm down. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Ohio State & Notre Dame's massive jersey patch deals and debate whether schools or conferences are better off cashing in on sponsorships. They also discuss the latest lawsuits surrounding player transfers, the NCAA's never-ending stupidity, Brett Bielema's comments about the SEC, Michigan State's lofty expectations, and why the Arch Manning Heisman hype may have gotten completely out of hand. Then it's time for another conference logo showdown, this week featuring the Mountain West Conference. From iconic classics and underrated mascots to logos that look more like government agencies than football programs, the guys discuss every Mountain West logo and decide which schools nailed their branding and which ones desperately need a redesign. 0:00:00 – Jersey patch chaos, Arch Manning hype, and college football countdown 0:06:00 – Big 12 vs. Ohio State deal, commercialization of CFB, and the "patch problem" 0:12:00 – NIL mess, player transfer lawsuits, and college football’s shifting identity 0:18:00 – NCAA suspensions, administrative scandals, and Karen’s rant about contracts 0:24:00 – Big Ten Media Days: Bielema’s SEC shade and a deep dive on Big Ten odds 0:30:00 – The questionable Heisman hype for Arch Manning and legacy QB wishful thinking 0:36:00 – Mountain West Conference logos: nostalgia, bad upgrades, and logo roasts 0:42:00 – Mountain West logos Pt. 2: UNLV Confederate weirdness, New Mexico State disasters 0:48:00 – San Jose State logopalooza, UTEP debates, and Wyoming’s subtle glow-up 0:54:00 – More MW visuals: North Dakota State, Grand Canyon, UC Davis throwdown, and wrap-up 0:59:00 – Favorite conference logos, what’s next, and social plugs

College football season is almost here, and somehow the offseason is still delivering chaos. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down the biggest stories coming out of SEC and ACC Media Days, including the latest rumors of the SEC potentially breaking away from the NCAA and what that could mean for the future of college football. They also discuss Ward Manuel's continued controversy at Michigan, the Big Ten and ACC's recent success, and James Franklin's latest move. Then it's time for another conference logo breakdown, this week featuring the American Conference. College football news, SEC Media Days, ACC Media Days, NCAA drama, conference realignment, American Conference logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here. 0:00:00 – Warde Manuel stepping down Michigan's scandal-ridden success 0:06:00 – SEC dominance vs. NCAA; conference pride, secession stakes, and market realities 0:12:00 – Media Days: Will Stein’s Kentucky confidence, Big Ten vs. SEC scheduling, and assessing conference strength 0:18:00 – ACC vs. Big Ten: Narduzzi’s comments, conference parity, and the future of ACC power programs 0:24:00 – James Franklin at Virginia Tech: “more with more” debate and Penn State legacy talk 0:30:00 – American Conference logos: Big East nostalgia, UAB dragon downgrade, ECU skull and crossbones 0:36:00 – FAU, Memphis, and Charlotte logo evolution; branding hits and misses 0:42:00 – North Texas, Rice, USF, and Temple: Mid-2000s action logos, minimalism, and local school comparisons 0:48:00 – UTSA, Tulane, and Tulsa: Ranking the strongest, most original American logos 0:54:00 – Army and Navy logos: Old school vs. modern design, balancing history and branding 1:00:00 – Wichita State’s mascot evolution, episode wrap-up, social plugs, and hopes for August/season guests

This week, the guys dive into the latest chaos surrounding Michigan athletics, including the ongoing investigation into Ward Manuel and the allegations that Michigan attempted to cover up the Sherrone Moore affair scandal. They discuss what it means for the Wolverines, institutional accountability, and why the hits just keep coming in Ann Arbor. They also react to the latest eye-popping NIL numbers, break down the ACC's controversial new tiebreaker rules, and give their thoughts on Tennessee's new "blackout" uniforms. Plus, a discussion on Western Kentucky's controversial roster decision. Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering Conference USA. From forgotten classics and underrated mascots to some truly questionable branding decisions, the guys rank every C-USA logo and debate which schools nailed it and which desperately need a redesign. 0:00:00 – Apocalyptic weather, Michigan chaos, and Ward Manuel scandal intro 0:06:00 – Michigan fallout: competence vs. cover-up, program-wide scandals, and coaching decisions 0:12:00 – NIL Clearinghouse money, and oversight skepticism 0:18:00 – ACC’s new tiebreaker rules: bias and championship scenarios, Miami/Clemson favoritism 0:24:00 – Conference USA uniform talk, Western Kentucky scholarship controversy, and transfer portal issues 0:30:00 – Conference USA logo breakdown: opinions and rivalry, New Mexico State & Liberty analysis 0:36:00 – Sam Houston, Middle Tennessee State, and Western Kentucky logo debates, Big Red mascot love 0:42:00 – Delaware & FIU logos, mascot oddities, and continued hot takes 0:48:00 – Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Rice Owls, Missouri State Bears, and Yukon Huskies logo segment 0:54:00 – Funny CFB player names, Washington’s athletic budget, anti-British sendoff, and episode close

After a week off due to bad public transit, the boys are back for another episode of controversy in college football! But first, they had to finish up the logos of the MAC because Kev is an idiot, before diving into EA adding microtransactions into Road to Glory and Dynasty modes of CFB 27. Later, they discussed the Big 12 selling out a corporate sponsor in Monster Energy (bad), and Wisconsin selling out to a corporate sponsor in Culver's (good). They would then discuss the latest uniform changes for Penn State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, and Georgia Tech, as well as the South Carolina garnet to crimson controversy. Finally, the boys dove into the Sun Belt logo history, and Kev said something so bad about one of the school's logos he had to actually edit an episode! Join this channel to get access to perks: 000:00 Addressing last week's mistakes 04:59 EA Sports microtransactions controversy 09:37 Criticism of entertainment industry pricing 12:44 Controversy around Texas Tech and Cincinnati 13:41 Monster Energy Big 12 Deal 18:10 Corporate sponsorship rules for NCAA 22:52 Discussing school program changes 23:27 Debating Penn State jersey changes 29:31 College football jerseys controversy 30:52 Designer transition from Nike to Adidas 37:29 Design feedback on logo elements 40:17 He said WHAT about the Georgia State Panther? 45:31 Discussing favorite graphic design styles 49:25 Discussing logo redesigns 52:29 Discussing logo design ideas 57:40 Closing thoughts and weekly wrap-up

This week, Kev and Ciarnan revisit the never-ending Brendan Sorsby saga as his request to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft is denied. They also discuss the NCAA adopting an age based eligibility model, and debate potential changes to the transfer portal windows. They also react to Brian Kelly joining CBS to cover the Mountain West, and ask an important question: are there actually mountains in Illinois? Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering the MAC. From iconic mascots and underrated classics to some truly questionable design choices, the guys rank every Mid-American Conference logo while celebrating the beautiful chaos that makes MACtion one of the best traditions in college football. Plus, thoughts on The Citadel finding bodies during their stadium renovation, World Cup talk, mascot weirdness, and planning some MACtion livestreams! 00:00 NFL denies supplemental draft request 06:38 NFL legal dispute discussion 10:17 Discussing Brandon Source's draft prospects 13:03 Big 12 legal discussions 14:37 College football lawsuit drama 20:33 Old bodies, not a murder case 21:15 Brian Kelly joins CBS 24:48 New eligibility rules for athletes 29:16 NCAA transfer timeline discussion 31:56 Raccoons at college football games 34:51 Getting rid of the logo 38:45 Discussing logo design choices 42:25 Central Michigan's logo history 46:25 Discussing color changes 47:56 Toledo vs. Kent State Performance 50:54 Changing team branding and mascots 55:04 USA's World Cup chances